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Sokuna

4.7 (55 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Carol L.

Pho in Mexico- a little questionable right? WRONG! Sokuna exceeded all of my expectations and will definitely be a restaurant I'll be returning to if I'm ever in the area. FOOD: -Pho (4/5): Let me preface this review by stating that I live in the San Gabriel Valley where there's a plethora of Vietnamese restaurants (and I grew up eating Viet food). With that said, I was pleasantly surprised with how delicious the pho was. The broth was very rich and flavorful, and the beef was soft and tender. Presentation was 10/10- look at my photos and tell me if you've ever seen pho plated that nicely!! -Spring rolls (4/5): These were probably the biggest spring rolls I've eaten in my life. The veggies were plentiful in these! PARKING/INTERIOR: -Street parking. This restaurant is located right in the heart of Rosarito, and is in walking distance to Papas and Beers. -Interior was gorgeously decorated- this aesthetic restaurant feels like one you would find in DTLA. SERVICE: -A-FREAKING-MAZING!!!!! The owner of the store was extremely hospitable and generous towards my friends and I. (Wish I remembered his name- it's been a while!) He gave us the backstory of his restaurant, and made us feel at home. He also generously gave us all tequila shots ON THE HOUSE.

Suley Z.

A good Asian spot in Rosarito. Weird mixture of a menu but it works. A lot of things you can find here. This time we tried the pho and the wings. Both very good. Pho wasn't autorice flavor (no cinnamon or anise) but had a great flavor. Will come back to try other stuff. Very cute place too.

Danielle C.

We'd been looking forward to coming back to Sokuna. We discovered this spot on a visit in 2019. Since then they've remodeled a bit placing a coffee bar in the front. They've closed off what was the cozy romantic back section of the restaurant. The decor remains very cute. We're not sure if the ownership has changed. Part of the charm we remembered was the friendly owner and staff. We came during the day and it's possible the vibe could change in the evening. They no longer offer a vegan/vegetable pho. We had the Tom yum with only vegetables and vegetable spring rolls. Both were really good. I was craving soup and this hit the spot. Josh had the pineapple fried rice and said it was just as he remembered it. We were both happy with what we ordered and would definitely come back again.

Great atmosphere and service!
Karri B.

We have been waiting for a good Asian restaurant in Rosarito! This place is amazing! The basil mojito was soooooo good and the curry is the real thing! Spring rolls are to die for. We are happy to give this place 5 stars plus! Try it! Keep coming back! Make sure they're successful in RB!

Alyssa B.

Me and my husband came to Rosarito on a little getaway and came across this place! We're vegetarian so it's been a bit tough to find options but the food here is beyond DELICIOUS!! They have numerous plates that can be made vegan and the atmosphere is so cute inside! The customer service was amazing! Our waiters name was Israel and he was very attentive making sure we were happy with everything!! Don't forget to try to the basil mojito with cucumber!!!

Thank you for representing the Khmer (Cambodian) culture in Mexico, Sokuna! Inspires me to visit the Angkor Wat temple one day!

Other reviews are accurate. Service is slow but it also reminded me where am I trying to go in such a rush. Sit down, relax. Beef Pho was different, the 6 pieces or so slices of beef I had in the pho was absolutely delicious and tender. The flavor of the Pho was more sweet than herbal. I forgot to ask for jalapeños and basil for my pho... The pineapple chicken fried rice dish flavor was amazing but the rice was mushy so it was a bit hard to swallow. A matter of opinion and preference on the consistency of the rice. I had high expectations for the matcha Pina colada to be sweet from the coconut flavor but I could only taste just the matcha no Pina colada. The Thai Tea was made to perfection.

Tim V.

We happened to be looking for a place to have some soup, this showed up on yelp, the reviews seemed really good and it was close to where we were staying. There is parking right outside we arrived early before it started getting busy. The decor is really nice and the staff is really friendly. Everyone Speaks English. We had the pho, the spring rolls and the skewers! every bite was amazing. We will definitely be back when we come through town. The prices are reasonable and the service is excellent.

The best spring rolls I've ever had
D C.

The food is so fresh and delicious! We had the spring rolls, the Tom Yum soup and the plum spice lobster. The spices were very unique and well done. Run by a nice family. The atmosphere is chill and the attention to detail in everything really shows.

Spring rolls - best I've had in Mexico

Omg the food was delicious. So authentic! Been looking for Thai food in TJ & Rosarito and so happy to have finally found it. Definitely recommend this place. They have a variety of Asian dishes, such as Pho, Tom Yum, spring rolls, Vermacelli w beef, Thai pineapple rice and so much more. And all dishes are available in vegetarian/ vegan option, which was great as my boyfriend is vegetarian. The service is very nice & welcoming. Great atmosphere. Place is very clean which is also a plus. Nice up to date background music. Nice mural artwork which reflects owners background history & culture - was very interesting to learn.

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Really nice place love the food. Great for date night or just pick up . Friendly people, spring rolls are the best

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Delicious teriyaki chicken and the best thai tea ive had yet. Great service , and nice quaint decor.

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Incredible food, service, and experience. Owner was super friendly and will gladly come back if ever in town again!

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Awesome place great tasting food, very delicious. I highly recommend, it my new favorite place in Rosarito

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Pan Asia Buffet

Pan Asia Buffet

3.3(804 reviews)
88.7 km
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Stopped here its in San Marcos California off of normal exit off the 78…read more Food was good for all you can eat. Crab legs blue crab shrimp coconut shrimp baked shrimp all kinds. Salad bar susshi Fish meat has grill. Service was great. Good prives Staff dis a amazing wonderful job. Atmosphere was great clean in side. Highly recommend. And been here twice now

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4.5(287 reviews)
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This place is a hidden gem in La Mesa. The restaurant is pretty small and it does get filled up…read moreduring peak hours but I usually go on non-peak hours so I don't have to wait to get seated. the chicken satay is flavorful and juicy. the crispy spring rolls was cooked fresh and I love their plum sauce dip! I also got to try the dan dan and trio pork which are pretty big serving but they were so delicious there was nothing left to pack to-go. I enjoyed the signature pad Thai and green chicken curry dishes - again serving is generous and the flavors are authentic. I would say my current favorite is the garlic butter noodles. It has such a distinct flavor that makes it unique. It was so good I ordered extra to-go. It comes with grilled lemongrass tenderloin which is both tender & juicy.

Please order yourself the Mango Sticky Rice Beer, you won't be disappointed. Definitely one of my…read moretop noodle spots. Everything we ordered was fresh, rich, and packed with flavor. The service was great and fast. Wonton Soup - Hot, Fresh, Comforting! The wontons were tender and delicious. Laksa Curry Soup - Rich, Creamy, Not too overpowering with the heat, amazing top off with the lime! Lay me down (6pc) - Golden, Crispy, Amazing! With the plum sauce combined-- chefs kiss! Really great experience as a first time. We'll be back! Did I mention how clean the restaurant is? Amazing.

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Trio Pork Over Rice

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Matsu - A5 Japanese Wagyu, BMS 12!

Matsu

4.2(301 reviews)
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Family brought me for early Mother's Day Dinner and I had no idea such a place existed here in…read moreOceanside. The unassuming exterior and simple but elegant interior greeted us with low lighting and quiet atmosphere. We sat at a table of 6 and immediately knew we were in for a treat. We all had the 10 course meal and although I can't do justice to describing each item- let's just say every bite is a treat for the tastebuds. You could do substitutions and add ons. I added wagyu for additional 55$ but I'm sure the duck would of been just as good. The pork too surprised me as my family raised pigs as a kid and I don't usually eat but the pork dish- with pigs that were raised with special diet and spa-like treatment/ well... the stories added to the dish. Things like pine were unexpected delights. The drinks were all amazing and we tried mixed drinks, sake, and something I rarely see and is worth noting- great mocktails. The service was outstanding and everyone was friendly, polite, knew their job, and quietly was there between each course with fresh silverware. All was completed with a sense of effortlessness. My daughter mentioned to her dad she was waiting on a drink and the manager heard and without hesitation said it was on the way/ and on the house. We chuckled as the bill of course was more than we had ever spent on a single meal, but enjoyed every minute. What struck me about ambiance is we felt as if we were the only ones there although I saw several tables on other side of restaurant. In addition although 6 of us in a circle - we were able to converse with each other with ease. Come with an open mind and be prepared for the best meal you may ever have. Pricey but worth it if you want to create a memory sure to please.

3.5 stars We came here because they're closing at the end of…read morethe month. So, Yes it was a bit pricy but i wanted to try it before it closed. Made reservations online for the tasting menu $225. The place is in the middle of nowhere, from the outside you'd never guess it was fine dining. We started off with a trio of little bites, a tile fish gungakn roll, fried mochi threads, and an acorn cracker filled with camembert cheese. The raw tile fish gunkan was ok, the mochi threads were nice and crunchy, the camembert cheese was too pungent for me. Hamachi/Raspberry - slices of Yellow tail and raspberry in a ponzu sauce. The ponzu stood out most and gave it a salty profile i couldn't really distinguish between the hamachi and the raspberry as the textures were similar. Artichoke Kohlrabi gyoza with a bri sauce. This dish was very good though i thought it was more like ravioli than gyoza. It even looked like ravioli. I think they just called it gyoza to make it fit the Japanese theme. Shrimp tempura was delicious! it was lightly battered and fried and put in a shallow bowl of shrimp broth. They said it came with dynamite sauce but i think it was just kewpie mayo. Very good and one of my favorites of the evening. Chicken wing stuffed with scallop, part of the wing was deboned and stuffed with a Hokkaido scallop. It was very tasty, the scallop was very sweet and tender. I wish the skin of the chicken wing was crispier. It was quite charred but did not crack when bitten into it and a little rubbery. Tile fish had a very crispy skin and came with a beautiful sauce of i think apples and apricots and a walnut butter. I really liked the sauce that was spooned on the plate. another one of my favorites of the evening. Duck done 2 ways; roasted and a fried tsukune meatball. They both came in a light carrot sauce. The fat on the roasted piece was nicely rendered and the duck meat very tender. The tsukune was nicely fried and crispy and still rare inside. The palate cleanser was a pine ice cream with Aloe Jelly, The pine ice cream was quite refreshing and smooth i thought the aloe jelly was a bit strong tasting. I think flavor came from the geranium but something had a strong taste to it. The dessert was also one of my favorites White chocolate with hokkaido milk powder on top of miso ice cream and slices of tangerine. It was supposed to be reminiscent of a creamsicle. The Hokkaido milk power was magic on the shards of white chocolate, the miso ice cream was very smooth and dense and when eaten together with the pieces of manderin orange did remind me of a creamsicle. They gave us a trio of finishing dishes a trio of bites; Castella cake, Kokuto jelly and raspberry mochi. The castella cake didn't really stand out, it wasn't the sweet dense cake that im used to. The kokuto jelly had that deep brown sugar taste but was too stiff in my opinion. The raspberry mochi had a strong raspberry flavor which i loved and had a good chew to it. Service was exceptional, water was filled many times almost every time the water glass went down 1/4 it was filled to the top. Each course was preceded with the proper utensiles and were cleared after each dish. i must have had at least 4 forks and 4 spoons. Definilty 5 star (Michilin style) service. Food was very good maybe 4 stars. Value was ok maybe 3 stars. If you divided the courses by the price it came to $25 per course. If you looked at the ala cart menu, many of the items were there and could be had for less than $25, of course not all the dishes on the tasting menu were available ala cart. But i feel if you sat at the bar and ordered a cocktail and maybe 5-6 dishes you't still pay a hefty price but it would be much less than $225. I feel like thats the way to go instead of the tasting menu. Come here if you want exceptional service.

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Matsu - Honey

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Matsu - Pork belly

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Sokuna - panasian - Updated October 2026

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